Chances are, if your kids are 9 years or older, they’ve come across the popular middle grade series, Wings of Fire. I will confess, this is not my favorite book series. I was not surprised to hear that it was by one of the authors of Warriors. But I will not spend time on that….
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Writing Journals for Children that Build and Self-Awareness & Creativity
This list of Writing Journals for Children is a bit different than my typical book lists for kids. Writing in journals does not just provide handwriting practice. Journaling, whether daily, weekly or even just every once in a while, gives kids a sense of accomplishment. Kids develop a great sense of self-awareness and are able…
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Wonderful Wordless Picture Books
Wordless picture books are a lovely way to engage children in the storytelling process. Plus, tired parents can get their kids to read their own bedtime stories! Some parents shy away from reading wordless books, but don’t be afraid! If you’re not a wordless book convert be sure to read my parent tips for sharing wordless…
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Resources for Teaching with Children’s Books
I share loads of children’s books here at What Do We Do All Day? and while you can read my tips for reading wordless books, or choosing chapter books I haven’t shared much about how to teach with children’s books. This is because I am not a trained teacher, I don’t homeschool and in our…
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15 Brain Games for Kids Your Kids Will Love
What if I told you there is a way for your children to become better thinkers, keep their eyeballs healthy and build social skills all at the same time? Brain games will do just that! Brain games for kids are an essential part of my parenting toolkit. They fill the time while waiting in line,…
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Beyond Elephant and Piggie: Funny Early Readers
A funny book is a boon to a struggling reader. I learned this when my son hated to sound out words! Hated it!!! Although I stopped trying to force him to learn to read (<– I tell you about it there), funny early readers were the ticket when he was finally ready. Elephant and Piggie is…
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Wonderful Classic Books for Tweens, ages 8-12
I read and share so many excellent contemporary books for tweens, but I still hear from parents who want their kids to read the classics. But most tweens are not ready for Dickens or George Orwell! So, what are some good classic books for tweens? Although the word “tween” is a new-fangled one, kids ages…
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12 Awesomely Easy but Incredibly Ugly Indoor Activities for Kids
I am of the opinion (since you ask) that what parents want are easy indoor activities to keep their kids busy, especially when they are stuck indoors. They don’t need (or want) to spend more time setting up a project then the kids spend engaged with it. Am I right? If you’re worried you won’t live…
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